The draft Leasing and Licensing Policy aims to establish a consistent, transparent, equitable and fair process for the administration of leases and licenses for properties owned and managed by the Council.
The overall goal is to responsibly maximise the use of community assets in alignment with the Council's vision, policies, and Council Plan.
Council’s lease and licence portfolio comprises of 146 Council owned or managed assets.
At present Council does not have a current Leasing and Licensing Policy.
The draft Leasing and Licensing Policy formalises Council’s current practice, which includes:
- agreed objectives & principles for leasing and licensing;
- types of tenure and relevant policy and legislation;
- tenant categories which determine the fee structure and obligations;
- consistent terms and conditions of agreements;
- expression of interest process for vacant Council assets;
- set eligibility criteria for tenants;
- formalise a Council position in relation to community tenants refusing to sign agreements (but continue to occupy Council assets); and
- clarify responsibilities for Council and tenants including maintenance, risk and insurance.
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